Protective gear?

**Latte** · 17th April 2009, 13:47

Interested to see what are "Must haves" in regards to Riding gear. It's been 6-7 years since I've been on a bike.

I have helmet, goggles, roost deflector , jersey, Kidney belt, Pants, Gloves, Boots. Back when I rode some of this stuff seemed fairly optional (kidney belt and roost protector).

But now I see a lot of references to neck and knee/elbow protection, and proper armour (dainese, 661 stuff etc).

Is it the norm to have all this extra stuff, is it on top of what I have already listed, or alternative etc etc?

**cheese** · 17th April 2009, 14:27

I got a pressure suit which I really like. It covers all your upper body protection.

I'd really reccomend knee protection to. Scott has some nice knee guards for $150.

**Sammikins** · 17th April 2009, 14:35

i dont need all that stuff. Im hard.

**honda_power** · 17th April 2009, 14:38

neck braces are becoming the norm now... id advise getting one if buget allows - one thing im def. gonna get. beats getting paralized.

Depends where your riding... motocross id wear it all, trail ride - Helmet boots goggles gloves and pants, Fmx - helmet boots and gloves and mucking around helmet and gumboots

**Reckless** · 17th April 2009, 14:39

Many people ride with exactly what you have listed Hiss!!

But I prefer a pressure suit has everything in at once!
Plus I use the Thor Knee protectors (bit like a knee brace) they are here http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/produ...roducts_id=714 bloody good product without spending 5 hundy per knee!!
I just got a EVS neck protector today as I have a very bad neck from a road bike crash and have been holding back in my riding because of it. So gonna try that this weekend.

Haha!! couldn't fit much more protection on now unless I use a condom as well !!!! LOL!!!

**Hemex** · 17th April 2009, 14:55

Originally Posted by Reckless

Haha!! couldn't fit much more protection on now unless I use a condom as well !!!! LOL!!!

haahaha....

I just cant get comfy witht hose knee braces(the same Thor ones you've got) on and so have never worn them.. Not ideal, considering I have reconstucted ligaments in one knee and the other one missing a couple..

**Sammikins** · 17th April 2009, 15:01

Originally Posted by Hemex

haahaha....

I just cant get comfy witht hose knee braces(the same Thor ones you've got) on and so have never worn them.. Not ideal, considering I have reconstucted ligaments in one knee and the other one missing a couple..

Ewww....

**Reckless** · 17th April 2009, 15:05

Originally Posted by Hemex

I just cant get comfy witht hose knee braces(the same Thor ones you've got) on and so have never worn them.. Not ideal, considering I have reconstucted ligaments in one knee and the other one missing a couple..

I'll give you $50 bucks for your old ones my son needs some replacements!! LOL!!!

**Sammikins** · 17th April 2009, 15:06

Originally Posted by Reckless

I'll give you $50 bucks for your old ones my son needs some replacements!! LOL!!!

braces or knees?

my grandad just had titanium ones fitted, he takes the xray everywhere and shows people his 'bionic knees', its so cute!

**Hemex** · 17th April 2009, 15:18

Originally Posted by Sammikins

Ewww....

Its more OOUUCCH then Ewww..

Originally Posted by Reckless

I'll give you $50 bucks for your old ones my son needs some replacements!! LOL!!!

Have some one who wants them mate... they're brand new too and I'm giving them off for $100..

Originally Posted by Sammikins

braces or knees?

my grandad just had titanium ones fitted, he takes the xray everywhere and shows people his 'bionic knees', its so cute!

Ask him if he wants to swap with me... think I need them fancy titanium knees more than him with riding et al..

**Sammikins** · 17th April 2009, 15:20

Originally Posted by Hemex

Ask him if he wants to swap with me... think I need them fancy titanium knees more than him with riding et al..

He needs them to play golf twice a week and go deer hunting by himself... I mean i could ask but...

**Hemex** · 17th April 2009, 15:24

Originally Posted by Sammikins

He needs them to play golf twice a week and go deer hunting by himself... I mean i could ask but...

Dammit!! THink he'll be keen if we put the knees on a roster for him and me? haahaha..alright

**cheese** · 17th April 2009, 16:09

Originally Posted by Hemex

haahaha....

I just cant get comfy witht hose knee braces(the same Thor ones you've got) on and so have never worn them.. Not ideal, considering I have reconstucted ligaments in one knee and the other one missing a couple..

Swap you Knee braces for my iPhone??

**Hemex** · 17th April 2009, 16:36

Originally Posted by cheese

Swap you Knee braces for my iPhone??

haahaha.. Sorry cheese... Need the wifi and the one you've got doesnt have it... Could use the cash now too..so rather sell them off for thr price I'm getting..